Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Published: July 1, 2014 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2014/.4529
Rajesh R Uchil, Gurdeep Singh Kohli, Vijay M Katekhaye, Onkar C Swami
1. Consulting Physician, Department of Medicine, Holy Family Hospital, Bandra (W), Mumbai, India.
2. Director and Consultant Physician, Department of Medicine, Joy Nursing Home, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi, India.
3. Assistant Manager, Department of Medical Services, Unichem Laboratories Ltd. Unichem Bhavan, Jogeshwari (W), Mumbai, India.
4. Head, Department of Medical Services, Unichem Laboratories Ltd. Unichem Bhavan, Jogeshwari (W), Mumbai, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Onkar C Swami,
Head, Medical Services, Unichem Laboratories Ltd. Unichem Bhavan,
Prabhat Estate, SV Road, Jogeshwari (W), Mumbai – 400 102, India.
Phone: +91-22-66888333, Fax: +91-22-26780303/+91-22-26785198, E-mail: onkar.swami@unichemlabs.com
The global burden of antimicrobial resistance is rising and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in clinical and community setting. Spread of antibiotic resistance to different environmental niches and development of superbugs have further complicated the effective control strategies. International, national and local approaches have been advised for control and prevention of antimicrobial resistance. Rational use of antimicrobials, regulation on over-the-counter availability of antibiotics, improving hand hygiene and improving infection prevention and control are the major recommended approaches. Thorough understanding of resistance mechanism and innovation in new drugs and vaccines is the need. A multidisciplinary, collaborative, regulatory approach is demanded for combating antimicrobial resistance.
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